36 citations
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July 2014 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bee venom helps hair grow and may work better than some common treatments.
15 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
7 citations
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March 2011 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” Many young Egyptian women with PCOS also have fatty liver disease, especially if they are overweight and insulin resistant.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Circulation” A new technology showed that the SOX9 gene might control heart scar formation after injury, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
1 citations
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October 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
23 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.
20 citations
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December 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
16 citations
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April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.
16 citations
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October 2020 in “Lipids in Health and Disease” Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
7 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
January 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” PDCD4 protein levels, affected by genetics and breastfeeding, may predict breast cancer treatment response.
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases” CARASIL can cause different symptoms even with the same genetic mutation.
September 2023 in “Journal of movement disorders” Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
January 2017 in “Clinical & medical biochemistry” Certain gene variations in AKT2 are more common in women with PCOS and are linked to higher levels of specific hormones and symptoms.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
144 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Severe COVID-19 often leads to hair loss in India.
295 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” Air pollution worsens skin diseases and aging by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
76 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
71 citations
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November 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Acne is a chronic disease linked to various systemic conditions and has significant psychological and social effects.